Chef John's Swedish Meatballs

beef broth, pork, beef, cream, eggs, bread, onion, milk, butter, flour, sugar, worcestershire

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pound ground beef chuck
• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 1/4 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Cooking spray

Directions for Chef John's Swedish Meatballs Recipe